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Vox Ice 9 Overdrive

The Vox Ice 9 Overdrive Pedal is the result of another masterful collaboration between Joe Satriani and Vox. The Vox Ice 9 Overdrive gives you two different overdrive voices. First, you get a Vintage voice option that brings you back to classic 70's overdrive - nothing but warm and sustaining overdrive that is ultra smooth and sweet. The Modern voice will get you some contemporary crunch that cut through the mix and thicken up any guitar or amp with its germanium circuitry. The Vox Ice 9 Overdrive is a brilliant take on warm and organic overdriven tube tones, and is currently being used by Satch in his current work with Chickenfoot as well as his solo concerts. The man knows tone, and his partnership with Vox has really created something special with the Vox Ice 9 Overdrive . Also on tap is a More switch that will give you 14 db of boost. This is perfect for soloing, and allows you to keep a classic overdrive rhtyhm tone or modern crunch tones and then punch in the boost for a solo that will really cut through the mix. The Tone and Bass controls of the Vox Ice 9 Overdrive also allow for further shaping of your sound. This is an overdrive pedal will a lot of versatility on tap, and perfect for a variety of playing situations. The Vox Ice 9 Overdrive is not limited to Satriani inspired soloing or ultra-complex compositions. This is a pedal that will grind and growl for classic rock rhythm, classic metal, or any other rock style you can throw its way. The Vox Ice 9 Overdrive has Joe Satriani's name on it for a reason. With its versatility, warm, organic, and transparent tone, and quality components, the Vox ice 9 Overdrive is the od pedal to own.

Fender Custom Deluxe

The Fender Custom Deluxe line of instruments from Fender’s Custom Shop are guitars of exceptional craftsmanship, beauty, and artistry. The Fender Deluxe Stratocaster and Telecaster are two masterful example of the Fender Custom Shop’s commitment to superior quality instruments. These guitars come straight from the Fender Custom Shop in Corona California. For over 20 years, the Custom Shop has crafted some of the most refined and soulful guitars available, and now the Fender Custom Shop has delivered yet another classic in the Fender Custom Deluxe line of instruments. Fusing select and premium woods, hand wound pickups, and the skills of Fender’s small team of luthiers, the Fender Custom Deluxe line of guitars are the finest example of what Fender offers to the musical community. These guitars provide all the tone and playability that discriminating players demand, and will command respect on stage or in the studio. Select alder of premium ash woods are used as the foundation of these instruments, providing unsurpassed tone and resonance. The necks of the Fender Custom Deluxe Telecasters and Stratocasters are lightly flamed “A” maple with a 9.5” radius and 22 narrow jumbo frets. Players can choose maple or a dark Indian rosewood fretboard, with rolled fingerboard edges and clay dot inlays. These necks allow players to dig some real soul out of these instruments, and are supremely playable. The pickups are straight from the Fender Custom Shop. The Fender Custom Deluxe Stratocaster’s neck and middle pickup are Fender Custom Shop ’69 pickups, and the bridge is a Fender Custom Shop Texas Special. The Fender Custom Shop ‘69’s have grey bobbins and the middle is wound/reverse polarity for hum canceling in position 2 and 4. The Texas Special bridge pickup delivers some true Texas tone, and has a mid range character that will add some heft and thickness to your bridge pickup. The Custom Deluxe Telecaster is also equipped with Fender Custom Shop pickups, and have a “Twisted” Tele single coil in the neck, and a Custom Shop Hot Nocaster single coil in the bridge. The bridge of the Fender Custom Deluxe Stratocaster is a 2 point synchronized tremolo and polished stainless steel saddles and block. The Fender Custom Deluxe Telecaster has a custom chrome plated steel bridge plate with plated solid steel saddles. These appointments ensure rich and resonant tone. Deluxe staggered Fender/Schaller tuning machines dispense with the need for string trees, further adding to the tonal richness of these instruments, as well as the unequaled tuning stability of the Fender Custom Deluxe line. A host of finishes are available for the Fender Custom Deluxe instruments and rendered on several layers of nitro lacquer finish, which also contributes to the exceptional tone of these guitars. Choose Lake Placid Blue, Vintage Candy Tangerine, 2 tone Sunburst, or Vintage White or HLE Gold. An Ash body can come with either 2 Tone Sunburst or Aged Cherry Sunburst. The Fender Custom Deluxe’s features add up to an instrument like no other. The finest features of vintage and modern Stratocaster and Telecasters are merged in a guitar of consummate value and extraordinary tonal qualities. This is the Fender instrument you have been seeking your whole life, and now with the Fender Custom Deluxe line of instruments, your dream Stratocaster or Telecaster is ready for you.

Schecter Standard

The Schecter Standard Series line of guitars provides the working musician with an incredible value. These guitars are highly affordable mid-priced instruments for musicians who need an instrument of excellent quality, but not an guitar that will blow out their bank account. These are not “budget” or “beginner” guitars. They are gig-worthy instruments with USA made Tone Pros bridges, Seymour Duncan designed high quality pickups, and Grover tuners. Add to these features some truly gorgeous finishes and Schecter’s own original designs, and you have an instrument that will demand respect on the stage, in the studio, or in the garage. The Schecter Standard series of guitars come equipped with Duncan Designed pickups. These are high quality alnico pickups wound to Seymour Duncan’s specs. They are not cheap ceramic import pickups found on many budget instruments. They are based on some of Duncan’s classic pickup designs, including the 59/JB set. All Schecter Standard Series also have a coil tap feature so these Duncan Designed humbuckers can also bring the single coil tone, giving them amazing versatility. The Schecter Standard series includes the Solo 6 Standard, a single cutaway mahogany solidbody with 24 frets, and a 25.5” scale neck for unmatched playability. Finishes include flamed maple tops on the Black Cherry or Dark Brown Sunburst or a classy Gloss Black. The Tempest is Schecter’s dual cutaway, totally original body design, for the guitarist needing a completely unique style on stage. Finishes include Vintage White or Gold, or Gloss Black. The C-1 Standard is a classic “S” shaped guitar, with a string-through body design for unequaled resonance and sustain. It also comes equipped with 24 frets and Schecter’s unique 25.5” scale neck. Finishes include flamed maple on Black Cherry, Dark Brown Sunburst, or a gorgeous Trans Ocean Blue. The Schecter Standard C-1 is also available with a Floyd Rose Special locking tremolo system for additional sonic possibilities, including intense divebombs or harmonic squeals. The Schecter Standard C-7 is a 7 string beast designed to rumble and blast away with dark and menacing tones. It is also a great choice for jazz, blues, or experimental musicians looking to get into the world of 7 string guitars to open up their harmonic possibilities. The Schecter Standard 7 is a high quality instrument for an amazing price, and will deliver the 7 string growl and bottom end that today’s extreme guitarists demand. The Schecter Standard Series of guitars are for today’s modern guitarist who need unmatched tone and playability but are also value conscious, and need a quality instrument that meets their exacting demands. The Schecter Standard series delivers on all fronts: fantastic tone, superior playability, and excellent value.

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Schecter 7

The Schecter 7 series of instruments take guitar playing into the next realm of creativity, sonic territories, and harmonic possibilities. Schecter has crafted a number of 7 string guitars within the Schecter 7 series of instruments. While all of these guitars have individual appointments and features that make them unique, the one hallmark of all of these guitars is a craftsmanship and quality that is Schecter’s signature. The Schecter 7 series of instruments are the perfect choice for guitarists who are innovators, sonic hellraisers, and progressive auditory manipulators and demand modern features for today’s extreme musical forms. Either way, the Schecter 7 is the ideal instrument for players looking to make their musical mark, and not re-tread the sonic blueprints of the last century.The Schecter 7 series is available in the “C” line of Standard or Custom guitars, mahogany bodied, set neck guitars. Select the C-7 Custom for Seymour Duncan pickups, Original Floyd Rose locking tremolo, and locking tuners. The Schecter C-7 Standard is a more affordable version of this instrument, with Duncan-Designed pickups and a licensed Floyd Rose. String-through body versions are available on both the Standard and Custom series of Schecter 7. The Schecter 7 series is also available in the demonic Hellraiser line of guitars, which feature an active EMG 81/85 pickup set, and some truly menacing finishes. Original Floyd Roses are also available on these Hellraiser guitars for added bedlam, and make sure to check out the Hellraiser V-7, a most evil axe. The Schecter 7 series also comes in the affordable, but high quality Damien Elite series, for the working musician looking to explore the possibilities of 7 stringed instruments with bolt on necks. The Damien Solo 7 series comes in satin black, and is yet another line of affordable 7 string brutes from Schecter, with an Active EMG HZ set, and a licensed Floyd Rose system available. Schecter 7 series of guitars is also available in the Blackjack line of guitars. These guitars come equipped with active Seymour Duncan Blackout pickups, and either an Original Floyd Rose or through the body design. The Blackjack line also features set necks and locking tuners for superior tuning stability and rich sustain. Schecter 7 series of guitars are also a good choice for more traditional players who are looking to expand their harmonic choices. They are not simply “noise maker” guitars, they can produce sophisticated sonic tones that 6 string guitars can’t replicate, and are also excellent choices for progressive and modern players whose creativity is limited by a simple 6 string instrument. Schecter 7 series of guitars are available in a wide range of models and options. All they need is your creativity and skill to unlock their potential.

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TC Electronic G System Limited

The TC Electronic G System Limited is a new version of the multi-effects processor that re-defined the world of effect processors. The G System Limited now comes with a re-designed analog circuit for an improved signal path. This new analog circuit provides and utterly transparent, true tone for your rig. Other multi-effect processors color your tone, and take over the sound of your rig. The TC Electronics G System Limited is a sophisticated and powerful effects unit that integrates itself into your existing rig. It does not offer amp modeling. It just enhances the natural tone and sound of your guitar and amplifier with the rich, complex, and pristine effects you have come to expect from TC Electronics. Also, as an added feature, the TC Electronic G System Limited comes in a handsome anodized red housing, whose style really stands out on stage or the studio. The TC Electronic G System Limited comes with 100 presets in its Factory Bank, in addition to two separate User Banks that can also hold up to 100 presets. One of the User banks comes with an additional 100 presets. Up to 9 effects can be used simultaneously, and can be run in mono or stereo. An overview of the effects housed within this versatile unit demonstrates its versatility and unrivaled tones. • Filter: Resonance filters, Wah (traditional, Touch, and Auto), Formants • Compressor• Modulation: Chorus (Classic and Advanced), Flanger (Classic and Advanced), Vibrato, Phaser (Vintage and Smooth), Tremolo, Panner, Univibe • Pitch: Pitch Shifter (Intelligent and standard), Octaver, Whammy, Detune • Delay: Single, Tape, Reverse, Lo Fi, Ping Pong, Dynamic, Dual, Modulated, Doubler • Reverb (Spring, Hall, Room, Plate) • Parametric EQ (three bands) • Noise Gate • Boost • Edit Mode: tap tempo, tuner, and for editing effects parameters • Note: the G System Limited does not come with an onboard overdrive or distortion. The TC Electronic G System Limited acts as three separate but integrated tools: a multi-effects processor, an audio loop/channel selector, and a midi controller. The audio loop allows for 4 separate loops, for running additional stompboxes, and there are 4 dc outlets on the unit to power your pedals. Of course, the TC Electronic G System Limited can bypass all onboard effects to access the pedal loops, or it can switch amp channels. This truly provides a stunning versatility. There are numerous routing options as well, to integrate modulation with delay, for example, rather than running them separately. The TC Electronics G System Limited also can be removed from its housing and used a rack mounted unit. Cool. You can also customize the switches and controls to use them for more frequently accessed effects. The TC Electronics G System Limited is unrivaled in its dizzying array of options for today’s working guitarist. It is also the perfect effects unit for the guitarist on the go, as it can easily be transported in a gigging case, and plugged in to any amplifier while on the road. Add the TC Electronics Nova Drive to the TC Electronics G System Limited, and experience true musical freedom with unlimited expression at your fingertips. The TC Electronics G System Limited is unmatched not only in its pristine effects and innumerable options for limitless control, it is also the best sounding multi-effects processor that is available today. With the redesigned analog circuit for signal path, the TC Electronics truly integrates itself into your rig, providing the unhindered and transparent tone of your guitar and your amplifier, but with the rich and warm effects of TC Electronics. The TC Electronics G System Limited sets a new standard for multi-effects processors, and its unparalleled utility will open up your creativity and playing with its utter transparency and rich tone.

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Pigtronix EP2 Envelope Phaser

The mad geniuses at Pigtronix have outdone themselves with their complete re-imaging of the possibilities of the phase shifter. The control and versatility within this pedal is unparalleled in the world of phase shifters, and provides a staggering amount of sound shaping options for the sonic experimenter. The Pigtronix EP2 Envelope Phaser will harness the sound of any musical source in its input, and can control the phase motion through either the Envelope, LFO, or a blend of both features. The Sensitivity knob controls the amount of the instrument’s signal necessary to open the envelope filter. The Depth knob controls the amount of LFO Modulation. The Center knob regulates the LFO’s sweep in the audio spectrum. Speed and Depth knobs are present, as with other pedals, and the Resonance controls the amount of signal that is fed back – creating those classic hallucinogenic swirling phase effects that have graced so many classic recordings. Control the EF sweep, either selecting either up or down waves. The Staccato switch is perfect for rapid picking, funked up bass, and super-tight funky rhythm work. This feature is an “intelligent envelope” that monitors your playing, and responds to the signal as you play, releasing the envelope in between the notes. This truly innovative design seamlessly blends into your playing style and song structure, and eliminates unnecessary tweaking in between songs. This is a a must-have feature for the gigging musician who needs maximum effect with minimal adjustments. Another exciting feature of the Pigtronix EP2 Envelope Phaser is the “LFO smooth” switch. This additional control allows for quick and simple access between either swooshing Univibe effects or Mutron style quark and quack with just a click of the footswitch. The Pigtronix EP2 also has control options for either an expression pedal in the Sweep or Speed channels. The astonishing array of envelope and phasing effects available in this pedal are truly mesmerizing. The Pigtronix EP2 Envelope Phaser is true bypass, 18 volt for significant headroom, and Pigtronix’s “trigger” input for shaping the envelope using an external audio source. Don’t let the amount of controls or the complexity of sounds available scare you away from the Pigtronix EP2 Envelope Phaser. This pedal, although offering an amazing array of sounds, is actually fairly easy to plug in and instantly get some fantastic phasing and envelope filter effects. Taking it to the next level of original tones and startling effects is up to your own imagination and creativity. Let Pigtronix give you the tools you need to finally hear the sounds in your head.

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TC Electronic Polytune

TC Electronic has always been an innovator in their guitar effects. The quality of their effect pedals and systems, as well as the tone achieved through these effects are simply astounding. Now TC Electronic introduces its Polytune, which has essentially changed the way guitarists and bassists will tune their instruments. How can you get excited about a tuner, right? Normally tuning is just something you gotta do before you can get playing. Not really an exciting part of the gig, right? Well, think of all the annoying things about tuners, and then forget all them. TC Electronic has addressed every serious issue with tuners, and addressed them with the their Polytune. The first issue at hand is a quicker way to tune, with less fuss. With the TC Electronic Polytune, you simply strum all 6 strings, and the tuner will let you know specifically which strings need to be tuned. Astounding. No more attempting to tune individual strings while on stage, and the band is waiting to rock. The TC Electronic Polytun e reads all 6 or 4 strings and then will indicate which string is out of tune. The reference pitch can be set to your preference and ranges from 435Hz to 445Hz, which allows for amazing flexibility in terms of tunings you can use, and can allow for playing in a variety of musical settings. Go easily into dropped tunings, or open stringed tunings, without the hassle of having to pick out each individual string. Needle node is for players who like a more traditional tuner view. The stream mode measures even minute variations in pitch and instantly allows you to see any discrepancies in tuning. The tuning needle of the TC Electronic Polytune slows down as you move closer to the desired pitch, making for an ease of use not found in other tuners. Adding to these high quality features is a way to store preferences, from tuning mode to pitch preference. Just punch in your preferences once, and you’re good to go until you decide you need a different tuning mode of pitch preference. It’s that simple. The ambient light sensor of the TC Electronic Polytune is another amazing feature which matches the LED’s brightness to the surroundings of the tuner. The 17 LEDS in the TC Electronic Polytuner provides a higher resolution and superior visibility at all times. Add to all these features the compact size of this exceptional tuner, true bypass, utterly easy battery access, and the TC Electronic Polytuner is the by far the best tuner available to musicians today.

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Fender American Special HSS

The Fender American Special HSS is a USA made humbucker-equipped Stratocaster unparalleled in value and quality. For years, guitarists have used humbuckers in the bridges of their guitars to add a versatility to their Stratocasters. This mod became so popular that Fender Guitars has offered it as an option on Stratocasters for an almost equal number of years. Now the Fender American Special HSS gives Strat players this exceptional customization at an unprecedented value for a made in the USA guitar. The Fender American Special HSS is under $800, but with quality components and features that set it above guitars in the same price range. The Fender American Special is made of Alder, with a gloss urethane finish that allows the inherent richness of the tone wood to breathe and resonate. Finishes come in black and three-tone sunburst, with 3 ply black pickguards to add some extra mojo to the visuals of this fantastic sounding instrument. The modern “C” shaped neck has a rosewood board with 22 jumbo frets, a 9.5” radius, and a satin neck back for exceptional playability, and plenty of room for wide, soulful bends without fretting out. The Fender American Special HSS come equipped with Fender Custom Shop Texas Special alnico 5 pickups in the neck and middle position. These pickups defined the sound of Texas blues, but they are versatile enough to play any genre of music with their glassy sparkle and low down dirty tone. These pickups are standard on many Fender Custom Shop guitars, and deliver startling Stratocaster tone. The bridge pickup is a Fender Atomic Humbucker, an overwound hot humbucker that has plenty of mid range heft, but also enough highs and lows to give your lead playing that extra push. This pickup configuration gives a diverse array of tones for players of any genre, allowing you to walk into any playing situation confident that you will cover all the bases. The Fender American Special HSS is further enhanced by the inclusion of the patented Fender Greasebucket tone circuit, which rolls of the highs without adding bass, which essentially retains the clarity of the guitar signal without muffling the tone. Add to this a vintage-styled tremolo bridge, and a narrower string spacing for further ease of playing, and the Fender American Special is truly an amazing value for under $800. The American Special HSS provides players with all the tools they need to deliver an amazing performance, whether it be in the studio, on stage, or in the garage. The Fender American Special – crafted by the people for the people.

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Fender American Special

The Fender American Special guitars are an unprecedented fusion of value and quality in a new line of instruments for the coming decade. This USA made instruments have been designed and crafted with the working musician in mind, with high quality components, features and USA craftsmanship that only Fender can deliver, all for under $800. The Fender American Special line of guitars includes Fender American Special Telecaster, the American Special Stratocaster, and the American Special HSS. All of these superior instruments come with 22 fret maple necks with jumbo frets, 9.5” radius, satin finishes and 70’s styled headstocks. The American Special HSS comes with a rosewood neck rather than a maple, adding to tonal characteristics inherent in this versatile Stratocaster. All of the American Special guitars come with Texas Special pickups, the most popular pickups available through the Fender Custom Shop. These alnico 5 pickups provide a true sparkle, richness, mid range, and grittiness that only the Fender Custom Shop can deliver. Not only are these perfect for blues, but rock and country players can also get some phenomenal tones from this extraordinary pickups. The American Special HSS has a Fender Atomic Humbucker in the bridge, a hot humbucker that delivers stunning crunch and sustain, singing leads, and a mid range bark and growl necessary for such a versatile instrument. The American Special Telecaster also has high mass “brass bar” bridge saddles providing a traditional Telecaster spank and twang that both traditional and modern Tele players demand. Add a string-through body design for the American Special Telecaster, and you have exceptional USA Tele tone all for under $800. All Fender American Special instruments come equipped with the patented Fender Greasebucket tone circuit, which rolls off the highs without adding bass. This means when you back off the tone, the inherent clarity of the Texas Special Pickups remains, without being muffled or stifled. The Fender American Special line of guitars are all crafted from alder, with 3 ply pickguards, and some nice stylistic touches to make them stand out. The Fender American Special Stratocaster is available in Candy Apple Red or Two-Tone Sunburst. The American Special HSS is available in Three-Tone Sunburst or Black, with black pickguards complimenting the already ultra-cool vibe of these humbucker-equipped instruments. The American Special Telecaster is available in a classic Olympic White or Three-Tone Sunburst with black pickguards for a real classy finishing touch. The Fender American Special line of guitars are a phenomenal value that incorporate some of the best features Fender has to offer for the discriminating guitarist. Made in the USA, crafted with attention to detail and quality, and with brilliant tone that recalls all that is extraordinary about Fender guitars, the Fender American Special line of guitars deliver on all fronts. Fender American Special Guitars – made by the people for the people.

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ZVEX Fuzz Factory

ZVEX has created a true fuzz monster with its Fuzz Factory. With NOS Germanium transistors from the 1960’s, this Fuzz pedal will startle and delight even the most skeptical and jaded overdrive junkie into utter disbelief. The array of fuzz tones available at the ZVex Fuzz Factory speaks to the obsessive nature of the tone gurus crafting these marvelous pedals. Not content to merely produce yet another fuzz pedal in an already over-saturated fuzz world, the folks at ZVex have created a fuzz pedal of astounding quality and unprecedented versatility. This pedal is very user friendly, with a relatively simple knob layout, but don’t be deceived by the lack of toggle switches or dual switching. With the extra features of the Zvex Fuzz Factory, any and all fuzz tones are available to you with some measured experimentation. And all of these features are incredibly interactive with one another, creating a dynamic and organic overdrive sound that is truly remarkable. The volume knob is self explanatory, increasing or decreasing your guitar’s signal. The Gate knob controls the amount of noise and squeals at the end of feedback, allowing for some truly interesting after shocks in your playing. The Compress knob adds attack characteristic which can control the pinch and generate some awesome feedback. Use this Compress knob in conjunction with the Stability knob to begin to understand the true potential of the ZVex Fuzz Factory . Oscillating and nasty, these features will make you feel as if your guitar signal has suddenly found a will of its own, and is attempting to strangle itself while fighting a downed power line. The Drive knob will increase the distortion level, and when turned fully clockwise, will offer heapings of compression. The ZVex Fuzz Factory is for the fuzz aficionado who craves some extra nasty delight and likes to experiment with truly original and creative sounds deep into the night. There are innumerable fuzz tones on tap with this extraordinary pedal of astounding quality. The interactive nature of the knobs on this fuzz machine will really open up the doors of overdrive creativity for the musicians who consider themselves noise makers and earth shakers. Some of the players who have punched the clock at the ZVex Fuzz Factory include John Frusciante, J Macis, Nels Cline of Wilco, and the Flaming Lips. As with all ZVex pedals, they are hand wired and hand painted, so each stompbox is unique and a true expression of its creator, Zachary Vex. Unleash your inner trouble maker with the ZVex Fuzz Factory for some heavy duty industrial noise making.

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